The Secret Color Language of Snakes

March 13, 2025
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U M Study Uncovers Secret Color Language Of Snakes Pit Vipers UV 1026x1536

Study of color use among animals often focuses on bright and colorful species like butterflies and flowers. However, a new U-M study highlights a gap in current research: the colors invisible to humans. Snakes, for example, use ultraviolet coloration—a spectrum we can’t see—for predator avoidance. Discover the secret color language of snakes in this Michigan News research spotlight.

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